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2027 1L + 2028 2L Columbus Summer Associate

Columbus, OHOnsiteFull TimePosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

J.D. class of 2029
accredited law school
undergraduate degree
Resume
Cover letter
Undergraduate transcript

Nice to have

practice area preference
ties to Columbus
fall semester grades

Role summary

Ice Miller is seeking Summer Associates for their Columbus, Ohio office for a two-year program in 2027 and 2028. The 10-week program offers meaningful legal work, mentorship, training, client interaction, and social activities. Candidates must be enrolled in the J.D. class of 2029 at an accredited law school, possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree, and have permanent work authorization in the U.S. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and undergraduate transcript, with fall grades to be submitted later. Early submissions are encouraged.

Ice Miller is seeking Summer Associates to join our Columbus, Ohio office for an engaging two-year experience. Candidates who accept this offer will be invited to participate in our Summer Associate program for both their 1L and 2L summers (2027-2028).

Ice Miller’s 10-week Summer Associate program includes:

Meaningful opportunities to work directly with our attorneys on real world legal matters while strengthening your research, writing, and presentation skills,

Guidance and mentorship from an associate and partner mentor,

Comprehensive training focused on developing professional and legal skills,

Opportunities for client interaction,

Social events and team building activities that foster relationships across the firm, and

Competitive compensation.

In addition to excellent academic credentials, we seek Summer Associates who are:

Leaders on campus and in their communities,

Motivated by meaningful work and new challenges,

Effective communicators and relationship builders, and

Organized, dependable, and driven to succeed.

All applicants must:

Be enrolled in the J.D. class of 2029 at an accredited law school,

Earned a minimum of an undergraduate degree, and

Have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

All applications must include:

Resume,

Cover letter referencing practice area preference and ties to Columbus,

Undergraduate transcript, and

Once fall semester grades are released, please send your transcript to Lauren Lemke at Lauren.Lemke@icemiller.com.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Please contact Manager of Legal Recruitment Lauren Lemke at Lauren.Lemke@icemiller.com if you have any questions.

About Ice Miller

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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2027 1L + 2028 2L Columbus Summer Associate

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